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Journalism and Media Studies · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU JMS 420 — Public Affairs News Reporting

3.00 units 4 enrollment options

Field and laboratory practice in news gathering and writing, covering news beats including courts, local governments, and other news sources. Emphasis on accuracy, clarity, comprehensiveness and interpretation.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: JMS 300, JMS 310W, and JMS 315 with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course. Credit or concurrent enrollment in JMS 430. Open only to Journalism and Media Studies majors. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

  • JMS 300, JMS 310W, and JMS 315 with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course. Credit or concurrent enrollment in JMS 430. Open only to Journalism and Media Studies majors. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

Fall 2026 enrollment options

Seat status can change
Class # Format Status Seats Time Location Professor RateMyProfessors
1028 Discussion In person Open 10 / 15 Mon 6:00 PM–6:50 PM GC 1503 Amanda Ulrich 4.7/5 · 3 reviews Difficulty 1.7 · 100% take again
1029 Activity In person Open 10 / 15 Mon/Wed 4:00 PM–5:40 PM GC 1503 Amanda Ulrich 4.7/5 · 3 reviews Difficulty 1.7 · 100% take again
1026 Discussion In person Closed — Mon 1:00 PM–1:50 PM GC 1503 Melissa Mecija No rating
1027 Activity In person Waitlisted 15 / 15 Mon/Wed 2:00 PM–3:50 PM GC 1503 Melissa Mecija No rating

Spring 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change
Class # Format Status Seats Time Location Professor RateMyProfessors
4494 Discussion In person Open 0 / 15 Mon 6:00 PM–6:50 PM GC 1503 Xiaohan Hu No RateMyProfessor match available
4493 Activity In person Open 0 / 15 Mon/Wed 4:00 PM–5:50 PM GC 1503 Amanda Ulrich 4.7/5 · 3 reviews Difficulty 1.7 · 100% take again
10622 Discussion In person Open 0 / 15 Mon/Wed 1:00 PM–1:50 PM GC 1503 Xiaohan Hu No RateMyProfessor match available
10623 Activity In person Open 0 / 15 Mon/Wed 2:00 PM–3:40 PM GC 1503 Amanda Ulrich 4.7/5 · 3 reviews Difficulty 1.7 · 100% take again

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